In an intriguing first novel, mass introduces a yearold heroine with an unusual perspective. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The main character mia is a sensitive yearold girl who comes to terms with a rare neurological condition called synesthesia. A mango shaped space unabridged a mango shaped space unabridged audiobook, by wendy mass. Mia winchell is a yearold girl trying to come to terms with having the rare but real condition called synesthesia. It was created by nick m, chris s, finn l, and jack m. I managed to get this out a week later even though the audio file for the 6th chapter disappeared and i had to do it again. It won the ala schneider family book award which honors artistic expression of the disability experience. Sep 12, 20 there are a lot of issues dealt with in a mangoshaped space.
Forced to reveal her condition, she must look to herself to develop an understanding and appreciation of her gift in this comingofage novel. When year old mia finally reveals a closelyguarded secret, it soon echoes throughout her school. Mias family is surprised, and they try to help her as best as they can by taking her to the doctor, and standing up for her when others try to make mia feel different. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass content rating and. Nominated for a slew of awards, including new york public librarys best books for the teen age and the great lakes book award source, a mangoshaped space is about searching for your place in a world full of vibrant colors and sounds. A map i made and the cloud formation which inspired it. The book received the american library association schneider family book award in. Oct 15, 2015 a mango shaped space by wendy mass in chm, doc, epub download e book. Mia winchell has synesthesia, the mingling of perceptions whereby a person can see sounds, smell colors, or taste shapes. Mia struggles to overcome adversity and be accepted by everyone, hoping that her peers will overlook the fact that shes different. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass state library of. Our rbdigital platform distributes the broadest array of digital content typesincluding audiobooks, video, magazines, ebooks, education, and entertainmentall in one powerful app.
If you like a mango shaped space you might like similar books every soul a star, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, 11 birthdays, eggs, the candymakers. One response to a mangoshaped space by wendy mass grace says. So when she learns that its not normal she is surprised. In a mangoshaped space, author wendy mass tells an intriguing, original story. Will keep your students engaged without too much focus on answering questions. A mango shaped space was no doubt the best book ive ever read. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a mangoshaped space. A mangoshaped space is a 2003 young adult novel by wendy mass. A mango shaped space has been added to your wish list. Wendy mass poignant yet funny comingofage novel also received the alas schneider family book award. An awardwinning book from the author of jeremy fink and the meaning of life and the candymakers for fans. A mango shaped space by wendy mass a mango shaped space is about a girl named mia who has synesthesia. Mia has synesthesia, which means that she sees sounds, numbers, and letters in colors. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass a mangoshaped space is about a girl named mia who has synesthesia.
Do not include this category in content categories. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass louisiana young readers choice award nominee 2006 grades 68 submitted by elizabeth p. If you like highaction stories or dislike realistic fiction, this may not be the book for you. So whether you see pink when you eat chocolate or not, get ready for a colorful read. She sees colors and shapes with every sound and letter, and shes in the third grade when she discovers that not everyone sees the world as she does. But, if your favorite books are inspiring, emotional, and moving, you would like a mango shaped space. This novel study includes comprehension that include answers for each chapter. Spring break has started for me so i have actual time to work on uploading more chapters. Mia winchell, the heroine of wendy masss 2003 novel, a mangoshaped space, has. Loki feeling eyes on him looked up from the book hed been reading. In every soul a star, three very different kids are brought together by a solar eclipse. A mangoshaped space this is technically a kids book preteenteen, but its not. Little, brown, and company, hachette book group, new york, 2003. A mango shaped space book i wish was in my school library.
Were talking about synesthesia, a big word for a condition where two. This is a maintenance category, used for maintenance of the wikipedia project. The color for her name is a sunflower yellow, and the numbers get mixed up in math class all the time. Oct 19, 2005 a mango shaped space was no doubt the best book ive ever read. The book received the american library association schneider family book award in 2004. But, if your favorite books are inspiring, emotional, and moving, you would like a mangoshaped space. It won the 2004 american library association schneider family book award, along with multiple state book awards. But if i couldnt use my colors, the world would seem so bland like vanilla ice cream without the gummy bears on top. A mangoshaped space by wendy mass 27,310 ratings, 4. If you are a parent who has a child who struggles with any kind of learning disability or behavior issue, this book will keep you engaged and entertained. Nov 16, 2008 wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of the candymakers, the ala schneider family award winner a mango shaped space, leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, and every soul a star. Synesthesia synesthesia is a neurological disorder where the senses are combined.
Wendy mass won the ala schneider family book award for her first young readers novel, a mangoshaped space, about a girl with the fascinating condition synesthesia. Then an unexpected death happens making her even more shocked. She struggles through the ridicule of her classmates and hides her secret from everyone, including her family and her best friend, jenna. The hand lettering for the cover is by billy kelly. Remembering his instructions to try and be kind, looked over at the sad man sitting opposite him what seems to be troubling you. A mangoshaped space fanfiction archive with over 7 stories. Wendy mass is the new york times bestselling author of the candymakers, the ala schneider family award winner a mangoshaped space, leap day, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, heaven looks a lot like the mall, and every soul a star. No, dont worrywe havent lost our minds and theres no need to lick your moms purse. We used to be a lot closer, before she went to high school and dropped me like a pipinghot bag of microwave popcorn. The picture above shows that one fish is different from the others, like mia winchell is.
All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. For example, words or sounds will produce colors, tastes, or scents. It is is not part of the encyclopedia and contains nonarticle pages, or groups articles by status rather than subject. Mias cat purrs in mango spheres, and her music produces shapes in the air. Whats saddest is that a mango shaped space could be a great book, were it not for the terrible moral of the story. It has since been nominated for, and received, a number of other awards. If you like a mangoshaped space you might like similar books every soul a star, jeremy fink and the meaning of life, 11 birthdays, eggs, the candymakers.
A mangoshaped space by wendy mass, paperback barnes. I think this is the theme because mia winchell is different from many other people with a mingling of the senses, called synesthesia. Apr 16, 2003 in a mango shaped space, author wendy mass tells an intriguing, original story. Wendy mass won the ala schneider family book award for her first young readers novel, a mango shaped space, about a girl with the fascinating condition synesthesia. Eighth grader mia reads, and hears, with specific colors and shapes in her mind. Pet care to be a responsible pet owner, it is important to remember. A mangoshaped space quotes by wendy mass goodreads.
Buy this book in an intriguing first novel, mass introduces a yearold heroine with an unusual. The space taxi series sends a boy and a talking cat on adventures to distant planets, and the willow falls books beginning with 11 birthdays add a dash of. I managed to get this out a week later even though the audio file for the 6th chapter disappeared and i. To mia, the letter a glows with faded sunfloweryellow, screeching chalk sizzles. Exploring themes of alienation, disability, accessibility, and the way teenagers deal with change and death, a mangoshaped space is masss most critically acclaimed book, a commercial hit, and successful in the awards circuit. In jeremy fink and the meaning of life, a boy embarks on a lifechanging journey.
This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the a mangoshaped space article. Some people think her synesthesia is really interesting, while. When yearold mia finally reveals a closelyguarded secret, it soon echoes throughout her school. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
A map i made based on the events of my latest game. There are a lot of issues dealt with in a mangoshaped space. Buy a mango shaped space book online at best prices in india on. A mangoshaped space timeline by tavisha thapar on prezi. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject put new text under old text. Remembering the wonderful fiction books she had read while growing up, she began writing a mangoshaped space, which was published in 2003. It was amazing how mia was able to see colors in sounds and numbers. Recorded books is the largest independent producer of audiobooks in the world. She was born with synesthesia, a neurological crosswiring that lets her see sounds, taste shapes, and smell colors. This study guide consists of approximately 52 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of a mango shaped space.
Realistic fiction of a young girl with a condition that is rarely recognized by doctors. For mia, though, this isnt just a fun way to think about numbers. In this book mia has always seen shapes with each sound. A mango shaped space is a novel about teenage girl, mia winchell, who is trying to figure out why shes different from everybody else. The story is an introspective look inside the world of one who perceives letters, numbers, and sounds as colors. A mango shaped space unabridged audiobook, by wendy mass. She eventually shares her disability with her family, which results in her family thinking shes doing it for attention. This site was created for a digital lit circle project at our middle school. Main conflict internal conflict external conflict internal wanting to fit in. This study guide consists of approximately 52 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of a mangoshaped space. After the synesthesia meeting, something terrible happens, but we cant spoil the book. Mar 28, 2018 the 6th chapter of a mango shaped space. A message for gungho na please increase the 3 player matching timer.
A mango shaped space book study by hawleys hallways tpt. If she doesnt match the right colors with numbers, she has a hard time adding or subtractingand you can go ahead and forget about multiplying. Wendy lives in new jersey with her husband and their twins. Buy a mangoshaped space book online at low prices in.
May 06, 2015 a mango shaped space was no doubt the best book ive ever read. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject. Sep 07, 2009 the main character mia is a sensitive yearold girl who comes to terms with a rare neurological condition called synesthesia. A mango shaped space fanfiction archive with over 7 stories. It was like she lived in another world that only she new about.